hu·mec·tant (hy -m k t nt)n. A substance that promotes retention of moisture. adj. Promoting retention of moisture. [From Latin h  mect ns, hmectnt-, present participle of hmectre, to moisten, from hmectus, moist, from hm re, to be moist.] |
humectant [hjuːˈmɛktənt]
adj
(Chemistry) producing moisture
n
(Chemistry) a substance added to another substance to keep it moist
[from Latin ūmectāre to wet, from ūmēre to be moist, from ūmor moisture; see humour]
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| Noun | 1. | humectant - any substance that is added to another substance to keep it moist substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man" propanediol, propylene glycol - a sweet colorless, viscous, hygroscopic liquid used as an antifreeze and in brake fluid and also as a humectant in cosmetics and personal care items although it can be absorbed through the skin with harmful effects |
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